Man In Turban Robs Gas Station On Tilghman St.

An armed robber who had his head wrapped in white material, turban-style, held up an Allentown gas station early today, police said.

The robbery occurred at 12:18 a.m. at the Texaco station at 2050 Tilghman St.

A description provided to city and surrounding police departments said the robber was Hispanic, about 5-feet-5 inches tall and weighed 110-120 pounds. He was wearing white material in a turban style on his head, gloves and a purple sweatshirt, police said. His trousers were possibly gray.

The robber brandished a handgun, which was believed to be a .45-caliber semiautomatic, police said. He fled the store on foot and ran east.